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Be the boss of your inbox

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Be the boss of your inbox

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- [Narrator] Blink number three. Be the boss of your inbox by identifying what's truly meaningful to you. At this point you're probably saying, "I know the problems, but what are the solutions?" Well, you'll be glad to know that there are a number of ways to regain control of your email. One of the good things about email is that you're in charge of everything: how it looks, what it says, and when it gets sent. But you also have a say in how many emails you receive. Remember, no one is pointing a gun at you demanding that you immediately respond to an email or that you respond in a certain way. It's good to keep in mind that the more emails you send the more emails you are likely to receive. This brings us to our first exercise, which is to take a moment to think about how you determine what work is important to you. Meaningful work should be seen as contributing to your life and legacy, so ask yourself, "Am I working on…

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